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Posted on October 21, 2019August 9, 2019

Reduce Expenses To Eliminate Junk

We all hear about it: keep expenses down. Why Continue reading “Reduce Expenses To Eliminate Junk”

Posted on October 14, 2019March 9, 2020

Desire Hath No Rest

Human desire is endless. Can it be tamed? Is it possible to lessen or temper the human tendency to want more? Is it even possible to consider? Continue reading “Desire Hath No Rest”

Posted on October 7, 2019August 9, 2019

Eudemonia! Nurture Your Life First, Then Your Portfolio

What is “Eudemonia“? Definition: Continue reading “Eudemonia! Nurture Your Life First, Then Your Portfolio”

Posted on September 30, 2019January 5, 2023

The National Debt Is Going To Eat You Alive

It’s a slow moving train wreck dumpster fire. And there’s probably no way Continue reading “The National Debt Is Going To Eat You Alive”

Posted on September 23, 2019August 6, 2019

Volatility, Thy Name Is Capitalism

That famous saying tells all: “Round and Round She Goes, Where She Stops, Nobody Knows!” Continue reading “Volatility, Thy Name Is Capitalism”

Posted on September 16, 2019September 17, 2019

Why I Still Don’t Use Money Management Sites

I don’t use those financial budgeting/management sites. And here’s why. Continue reading “Why I Still Don’t Use Money Management Sites”

Posted on September 9, 2019August 6, 2019

Your Future Has Already Arrived. Are You Ready?

There Is No “Someday.” There is only today. Like the song goes, These Are the Good Old Days.  Continue reading “Your Future Has Already Arrived. Are You Ready?”

Posted on September 2, 2019March 9, 2020

Frugality Gives You A Secret Power

I’m going to tell you a secret! Being frugal is powerful! Continue reading “Frugality Gives You A Secret Power”

Posted on August 26, 2019July 29, 2019

A Retiree Looks At His 21st Birthday

In my youth, I should have…. isn’t that the sad refrain of all adults? Continue reading “A Retiree Looks At His 21st Birthday”

Posted on August 19, 2019April 22, 2023

Keep Your RMDs In Mind

But wait! Why are you talking about RMDs now, in the middle of the year? It’s Continue reading “Keep Your RMDs In Mind”

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